Are trust beneficiaries in TN presumed to be per stirpes or per capita?

Almost all lawyers reading your question will wonder whether you are able to properly interpret this document, and will be reluctant to give you a...

If I get married and change my last name Would I have to change the name on my will?

Marriage is one of those life events that should cause one to review his/her financial affairs and estate plan. I also encourage my clients to...

How do I retrieve personal items belonging to an estate. I am the executor and they are currently being withheld.

You need a probate lawyer who is able to do the work.

How can we change legal guardianship of a child?

If your sister is cooperative, guardianship on a full or limited basis may be transferred to you by the applicable court. You need a lawyer who...

Can I be sued for a accident that I wasn't at fault for?

Yes, you can be sued. Whether you will be found liable is another matter with which your lawyer will deal. Get your liability insurance carrier...

Open carry laws in Nashville Tennessee

You might stop in at the local NPD or sheriff's office and ask.

How can one get out of a detainer summons if there is a clause in the lease about abandoning the house with no threats of court?

I question whether you are correctly interpreting the lease. If the amount claimed is significant, consult a lawyer. Or you may negotiate a...

As noted powers of attorney end when the principal dies. After that a court, when asked to do so, will appoint a person to administer the...

Is a notarized bequest binding?

You might accomplish what you want with a contract signed by both of you. A lawyer can help you with that. Notarization only verifies that the...

Will I be responsible for taxes on my mother house if she died

Real estate taxes will remain a lien against the property. Your mother's unpaid income taxes may also follow the real estate.